Auburn City Council
Meeting #41
August 10, 2006
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Present.
Staff Members Present – John Salomone, City Manager, Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel, Debra McCormick, City Clerk, Gerry DelFavero, Public Works Director, Mike Long, CIP Manager
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations
Public Announcements - None.
Presentations of Petitions and Communalizations – The Clerk read.
Ordinances and Local Laws –
Ordinance # 13 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn Chapter 119 Bingo and Games of Chance. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Work Session –
Discussion of Public Works Department Organizational Structure.
Jerry Del Favero, Director of Public Works discussed a plan he developed to reduce salary and rent expenses by cutting staff and reorganizing his department. He presented a flow chart illustrating where and what positions he would change. The proposed changes totaled $181,021. in salary savings and $6000. in rent. He explained the impact of these changes to services. He reported he would be meeting with Senior Citizens to listen to their concerns and answer any questions. Council discussed
Public Safety Restructuring.
The City Manager explained that Chief Winslow had just returned from vacation and they had not had time to prepare for this meeting. Council and staff informally discussed the issues that need to be addressed.
Public to be Heard –
Earl Starring, 214 Woodlawn Ave. spoke on various issues including lack of security at Fair Haven and it’s relationship to homeland security.
Tom Gabak, 146 Washington St. and CSEA President. – Spoke to Council on behalf of members regarding the potential loss of CSEA positions through reorganization.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St. spoke about her son and his skateboarding issues with the Auburn Police Department.
Council Resolution #178 of 2006 approving the expenditures presented for payment and authorizing the Comptroller to process the payment of same. Council discussed. Councilor Smith objected to the expense of training for a police officer to attend training. Council approved the expenses as listed. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey, yes - Mayor Lattimore, no. CARRIED.
Land Sale Resolution #179 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all necessary documents for the sale of vacant land (Tax Map 122.42-1-28) on Lorraine Avenue, Auburn, New York. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Land Sale Resolution #180 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all necessary documents for the sale of 11 Steel Street, Auburn, New York. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Land Sale Resolution #181 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all necessary documents for the sale of 196 State Street, Auburn, New York.
Council Resolution #182 of 2006 establishing a rate of $37.50 per wet ton of sludge as a disposal fee at the City’s Sludge Incinerator Facility. Vote Motion to table, Councilor Graney, seconded by Councilor Smith. All were in favor.
Mr. Leone asked for Council consensus to carry in several items for Council to vote on. All agreed.
Council Resolution # 183 changing the time and date of the August 17 meeting to August 16 at noon. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Mayor Lattimore, aye; Councilor Dempsey no. CARRIED.
Other Business –
Councilor Smith asked for information on overdue landfill accounts. City Counsel Tom Leone responded.
Mr. Leone updated Council on the status of the Adelphia/Time Warner cable franchise report. He reported it would be complete and ready next week.
Councilor Smith commented and offered suggestions on the search for a new City Manager. He suggested contacting the SU Maxwell School. He was interested in how the search would proceed and when. Council discussed.
The Clerk read the recap.
Council adjourned to executive session at 8:15PM
Council returned from executive session at 9:45PM.
Council Resolution # 184 of 2006 appointing Michael Long, Director of Capital Projects and Grants, as interim City Manager effective August 17, 2006. Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye - Councilor McNabb, no. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #185 pf 2006 authorizing the City Manager to promote one Captain and two Lieutenants to the Fire Department. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council adjourned at 9:20PM.
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